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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.99, 1,266.55 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.99, 1,266.55 and 296.18 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.99 : 1,266.55 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.99/1,266.55 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.99x = 1,266.55 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.99x = 375,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,120.82/843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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